2 more than twice a number is 505

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 505" is what we are solving here.

In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by two (same as twice) and then add 2, you get 505.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 505

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 2 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 2 = 505

2x + 2 - 2 = 505 - 2
2x = 503

2x/2 = 503/2
x = 251.5

Answer = 251.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 251.5 is 503, and 2 more than 503 is in fact 505.

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